For many people, the idea of installing a home elevator is often associated with aging or the need for a wheelchair for a family member.
However, home elevators have also long been associated with homes on the higher end of the scale, or luxury abodes. As these options are now more affordable, you may want to start exploring this handy feature, which will provide you with safety and convenience, and, in the long term, will likely add value to your home.
So, if you are unsure about having a home elevator fitted, here is a guide on what you need to know about this upgrade.
Aging in Place and Accessibility
Home elevators allow you and other members of your family to stay in your home for longer, as they make your home accessible on every level. As you age and mobility becomes more challenging, a home elevator can help you retain your independence. Also, it’s good to have on hand (so to speak) if you or anyone in your family needs to recover from surgery or an injury.
Increased Home Value
As mentioned in the intro, many people associate home elevators or lifts with being on the luxury end of the home spectrum.
In short, having one fitted will increase your home’s market appeal and resale value, especially if you opt for an elevator that doesn’t take up a lot of space or render part of the home off limits.
Indeed, surveys in 2025 have found that people who are looking to buy a home are interested in longer-term investments, such as purchasing a property that allows them to age in place, as well as having accessibility features. A home elevator ticks both of those boxes, making it a worthwhile, long-term investment.
Convenience
OK, so it may seem that having to undertake a home refurb to have an elevator fitted is anything but convenient. However, long term, having an elevator fitted will be a boon when it comes to taking heavy items upstairs (think beds, wardrobes, fish tanks, etc) and can even improve safety in the home. Everyone has had the awkward moment of carrying a heavy item up a flight of stairs, only to be worried about falling. With an elevator, that won’t happen and can save you some muscle sprains, too!
Safety For All The Whole Family
As mentioned in the last paragraph, there is nothing more daunting than trying to squeeze something heavy up a flight of stairs, only to then realize that you are stuck and that you are going to fall.
Having an elevator installed in your home prevents stair-based falls and injuries for children, seniors, people with limited mobility, or adults carrying heavy items or not watching where they are going. If you share your home with a senior or an older family member, and you need to work, having an elevator in the house will offer you peace of mind when you are working, as the chance of a serious fall, sprain, or injury occurring drops by 20-30%.
